Welcome to Nipples and Naps!

Hi! I’m Cora, a prenatal, birth, and postpartum doula, breastfeeding counselor, nutrition counselor, and mother of 3, all born at home, each in under 3 hours.

I grew up on an organic fruit farm in the Central Coast of California before settling in Austin, TX. I am a gemini, generator, bluegrass music fan, mushroom business owner, and a host of popular women’s cacao ceremonies. I offer virtual and in person prenatal, birth, postpartum, and lactation services. I am also known online for my unique real food nutrition program that has helped moms lose their baby weight, the healthy way, in 12 weeks or less.

My guiding principles around birth are simple: that women’s bodies work and women’s intuition about her body and her baby is more valuable than any test result. My training centers around the idea that the best birth outcomes happen when labor is undisturbed, mama is allowed to feel safe and supported, and decisions are made by the mama and respected.

You can book a free introductory call with me here to see how I can best support you on your mothering journey.

What Is A Doula?

A doula’s role is to support the mom in labor and birth. This support can be physical support, like massaging, providing nourishment, changing positions, breathing techniques, and acupressure. It can be emotional support like encouragement, praise, and positivity or processing birth. They can provide evidence-based information to guide you through your pregnancy and birth. Lastly, they can advocate and support you in your right to make decisions about your body and your baby.

Why Hire A Doula?

In 26 randomized trials, the effects of continuous labor support in the form of doulas was tested on more than 15,000 people giving birth. Evidence shows that people who receive continuous support are more likely to have a normal vaginal birth and less likely to have pain medication, negative feelings about childbirth, and Cesareans. Their labors are shorter and their babies are less likely to have complications. In these studies, the best results occurred when the support was provided by a trained doula, not a staff member at the hospital and not part of the mothers social network.

Testimonials

  • Cora reshapes the birthing process

    Over the last five years I’ve watched Cora become an incredible mom, transform her identity, and find her passion for helping women across many areas, specifically childbirth. 

    In that time, I have had two kids and she has guided me flawlessly through the experience. The second time around, I told Cora I was aiming for a natural birth despite being in a hospital. She helped me understand that preparedness and the right mentality are the keys to success. Whenever I had questions she had research-backed, data-driven answers that enabled me to make the decisions that best supported my wishes. She is encouraging, supportive, non-judgmental, and your biggest cheerleader through pregnancy and birth.

    Cora reshapes the birthing process from an intimidating to an empowering, positive, life-altering moment. She gives you the confidence you need to believe in yourself, trust your body, and listen to your intuition. She played a huge part in my successful birth experiences, and I will forever be grateful! 

    -Avery

  • No one better to have alongside you on this journey

    “Having Cora as my doula and close friend was an absolutely amazing experience for my 2nd birth! She is a wealth of knowledge when it comes to everything babies and birth while helping you tune into your own instincts to make the best decisions for you and your baby. Her energy is her best quality because it is soothing, intentional, caring, and supportive. She will listen to your needs and concerns and provide a loving space to listen so that you always feel heard. There is truly no one better to have alongside you on this journey of motherhood. I am blessed to call Cora one of my dear friends and have been even more blessed to have her by my side through my pregnancy and post partum as my doula! Not to mention she is the most kickass mom, who had 3 home births of her own, and I still always channel her energy all the time with my own kids!”

    -Daniella

  • Her wisdom radiates through her genuine love and care

    "Having Cora in my corner for my first pregnancy and post partum experience has been the greatest gift! Her wisdom radiates through her genuine love and care for you having the most beautiful and supported motherhood journey. She’s not only incredibly knowledgeable and well researched but she has so much lived experience from her three boys. Having her as your doula will infinitely up level your pregnancy, birth and postpartum journey and it’s a gift I can’t recommend giving to yourself during this tender time enough!"

    - Cassandra

  • Cora was made for this

    “Cora helped me through virtual sessions to feel confident and even excited to birth my second baby. She shared with me actionable tools from her personal experience as well as evidence based data that helped prepare me to deliver my son naturally. She has such a peaceful and calm energy and is the perfect person to have by your side guiding you before birth. The only thing I may do differently next time is to ask her to be in the delivery room next to me! 🤣 Thank you Cora - you were made for this!”

    -Sarah

  • It was amazing having someone tell me directly what worked from experience

    “I utilized Cora as a doula during my first pregnancy and found it extremely helpful. We did a zoom consult, since I live in TN, during my third trimester. She sent me a variety of things to read to prepare for birth, sent me her favorite items for not only baby but for postpartum recovery, and allowed me to text anytime I had any questions.

    It was amazing having someone tell me directly what worked from experience instead of searching the internet and uncovering a variety of misleading information.

    My birth was 4 hours long from the time I checked in to the hospital, and my recovery has been smooth sailing. It has been nice to still have Cora as an asset to ask questions regarding breastfeeding and supplementation postpartum.

    I would highly recommend choosing her for your birthing experience”

    -Paige

  • Cora was an invaluable guide

    “Cora was an invaluable guide for me during my pregnancy. Her recommendations, tips and knowledge helped me streamline what I needed to know when I was overwhelmed with info. Best of all, she genuinely cares. She made me feel so comfortable, confident and excited for what was ahead. I can’t tell you enough how important it is to get support from someone like Cora during the most important season of your life.”

    -Laina Caltagirone-Buser